People say the key to a successful relationship is communication. However, we can get caught in old habits and patterns of communication. Wether it be something we learned from our parents or a defensive way of responding from past pain, it’s important to learn to communicate effectively. Expressing your thoughts and feelings can be challenging.. read more →
You look in the mirror while you’re getting ready for a hot date. Futzing with your pants- you wonder, “Do I look fat?” Fixing your hair-you worry, “Does my hair look okay?” Your negative self-talk can be unending. Sigh. Going on a date can be like one long job interview. But, obviously, you won’t get.. read more →
Water is the source of life–60-70% of your body IS water. It increases your metabolism by 3% (who doesn’t love that fact) and transports nutrients throughout your tissues. H2O flushes out pollutants, gets rid of toxins and keeps your skin bright. Not staying hydrated can negatively impact your concentration, performance and overall health. Now, how.. read more →
Growing up, you needed calcium, and your parents demanded, “Drink your milk!” As you age, you realize that you still need calcium, along with many other nutrients in your diet to tighten up muscle and make yourself beefy. Even though your are no longer buggin’ you about milk (she still bugs you about other stuff) you.. read more →
Fruit is great to eat on the go. You can eat most fruits while running around town. But not this one. You have to be careful when eating a pomegranate. It’s red, messy and stains everything it comes in contact with. The pomegranate – which has been around since ancient times – requires your special.. read more →
You’re bombarded with fad diets- Atkins, South Beach, The Zone, Sugar Busters, The 3-Hour Diet, Nutrisystem – even supplements to suppress your appetite. They all claim to offer the most effective way to lose weight. With so many options out there, it can be confusing to figure out which diet to go on, and it’s.. read more →
Sitting at your desk, staring at your computer, doing some work. You’re on the phone with clients and reading your e-mail. From time to time, you’re checking your latest messages on Facebook and beginning to slouch. Take a moment to get away from it all and take a lift. This exercise is called “The Elevator.”.. read more →
Each day you try to do your best. You do as much as you can – work, run errands, hang out with friends, etc. You attempt to achieve balance and avoid feeling unstable. To achieve stability in life, you gotta make sure you’re on the ball- the stability ball! Doing exercises on a stability ball.. read more →
While you should get in at least 3 hours of cardio a week, it can be quite boring spending all that time on a treadmill -especially when you’re going at your own pace with thoughts in your head asking, “When will this be over?” So, switch it up. Do short bursts of sprints and then.. read more →
Put your hands in the air and wave ’em like you just don’t care… But, if you’re self-conscious about the jiggly skin between your elbows and armpits, it can take the fun out of throwing your arms in the air. As you age, your body produces less collagen and elastin (the connective tissues that keep.. read more →